World Affairs

It's time for an Axis of Reason

The world may be tired of the Middle East. But confronted with the Houthis, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Hamas, we need one last effort to make things…

21 hrs ago •

The ICC’s Israel arrest warrants have backfired

Countries' rights to grant immunity basically defangs the court's indictments

Dec 19

Why a Gaza hostage deal may be imminent

Hamas and Hezbollah are beaten, Iran is cautious, Netanyahu somehow survived, and Trump is coming

Dec 16 •

A crazy end to 2024

A subscription to Ask Questions Later is a gift that keeps on giving! Here's why.

Dec 15

Assad's fall: The awesome power of unintended consequences

Could Iran's mullahs be next?

Dec 9 •

Massive unprecedented pushback for Putin's election meddling, from Romania

In a global first, Romania cancels its presidential election due to Russian interference. Will the US and Europe take note?

Dec 6 •

A storm brews in the South China Sea

The West risks being distracted by Ukraine and the Middle East, warns top Filipino diplomat

Dec 5

A pro-Putin, anti-Western storm makes landfall in Romania

The stakes in next Sunday’s presidential runoff are probably the highest in the 35 years since the overthrow of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu

Dec 2 •

A surreal encounter with Ion Iliescu

As a nervous Romania votes, I recall being beaten up there by secret police, mocked by drunks in a paddy wagon, and tricked by the scheming president

Dec 1 •

Netanyahu is right to end the war in Lebanon — and Gaza should follow

Hezbollah, alas, lives to fight another day - but not on Israel's border

Nov 26 •

Do the voters know that Trump’s policies would drive inflation?

They’re sending a message; they’re paying attention; they know what they’re doing. But sometimes you gotta wonder.

Nov 25 •

BUCHAREST DISPATCH: Romania votes amid concerns about appeasing Russia

All things considered, it’s amazing what 35 years can do

Nov 24 •

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